Sudan’s junta and South Africa are moving to deepen energy cooperation, signalling a renewed partnership as Khartoum seeks support for post-conflict recovery.
Junta’s Energy Minister Al-Mutasim Ibrahim Ali met his South African counterpart, Gozentsho Ramokgopa, in Pretoria on Thursday, reaffirming longstanding political and economic ties between the two nations.
The talks, held at the Sudanese ambassador’s residence, brought together senior officials to explore ways to strengthen electricity and energy collaboration frameworks.
Both sides agreed to prepare memoranda of understanding to formalise cooperation and enhance communication.
Ali highlighted historical cooperation in mining, energy development, and electricity management, noting Sudan’s ongoing collaboration with South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom.
He stressed the importance of technical training, technology transfer, institutional support, and participation in regional and international energy forums hosted by South Africa.
The Sudan’s junta-led minister also called for regular exchanges of senior delegations and structured mechanisms to ensure long-term strategic coordination beyond immediate reconstruction needs.
Ramokgopa welcomed closer ties, pledging South Africa’s support in boosting electricity generation and stabilising national power distribution.
He said Eskom is ready to share expertise on grid stability, smart monitoring systems, and modern billing solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce energy losses.
The South African side also offered training programmes and knowledge exchanges, positioning energy cooperation as a practical route to restoring reliable electricity across Sudan.
The discussions reflect growing diplomatic momentum, with energy collaboration seen as both an economic necessity and a sign of renewed regional solidarity.
